Hmm. . . Caster question. . .

Post by **Jagstang** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 3:28 pm

Hey guys, I got into a little curb damage 2 days ago (banged my two front wheels against the curb), and I got one of the tie rods changed today (bent after the accident), and then got it aligned. Now while driving, the car pulls to the right.

The front left wheel is set on 6.3 degrees, and the front right is set on 4.1 degrees. . . The shop who installed the tie rod, and done the alignment said that it's pulling to the right, and for reasons of either the spindle, or control arm.

After getting home, I checked the tension rod bushings, and both of them are leaking.

Now my question is, can I still drive my car without any tire wear etc? And will fixing the bushings fix the pull?

Let me know, thanks in advance.

Post by **shanelach** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 3:37 pm

Caster will cause the car to pull towards the most negative side. Basically, if those numbers you posted are your caster degrees, that would explain why you are pulling I would think.

Post by **Jagstang** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 3:40 pm

shanelach wrote:Caster will cause the car to pull towards the most negative side. Basically, if those numbers you posted are your caster degrees, that would explain why you are pulling I would think.

Yeah, the right wheel is -2 degrees less than the right. And yes, the car pulls to the right. But my question is, would changing the leaking OEM bushings to nice aftermarket ones fix the negative camber on the right wheel? Or do I need to also replace the tension rods?

P.S. The accident was both my front wheels hitting the curb head on.
Modified by Jagstang at 6:06 PM 12/5/2009

Post by **E7-S14** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 3:53 pm

tension rod bushings leaking?

Post by **Jagstang** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 4:08 pm

E7-S14 wrote:tension rod bushings leaking?

Yes, the tension rod bushings are leaking. But I was just wondering if I change the leaking bushings, will it fix the caster to the 6 degree zone?

Post by **OutToWinPAHC** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 4:12 pm

I dont think the bushing are going to help that much, unless there is a lot of play.

I think you should replace the LCA on that side, along with the tension rods (because its easier then bushings.

Post by **mrgreeneyes** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 4:12 pm

it should.

the core problem:

your car is high enough that a curb can access your tires.

slam your car. dont run into curbs. fix tension rods.

Post by **nifares240** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 7:48 pm

you should change your LCA, tension rod, and tie rods (if damage). go to auto parts warehouse, they sell the OEM ones with new bushings for freee shipping. its a lot easier than changing bushings.

and stop hitting curbs.

Post by **nissans13240sx** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 10:22 pm

A bent strut can also cause bad caster. More then likely though your tension rod or control arm is bent. Also caster will not cause any uneven wear on your tire, it will only cause the pull.

Post by **Dazzla** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 7:59 am

whats with the photochop sig dude

Post by **SirSilvia** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 12:47 pm

wait, tension rods can leak? there's fluid in the bushing or something? I replaced both of mine right off the bat after this... It gave me an excuse to upgrade.

Post by **OutToWinPAHC** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 12:48 pm

They are are filled with some sticky gel, much like the OEM motor-mounts.

OP did you fix this yet?

Post by **Bumnah** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 5:46 pm

mrgreeneyes wrote:it should.

the core problem:

your car is high enough that a curb can access your tires.

slam your car. dont run into curbs. fix tension rods.

Then you can just every other part of your car too?

Post by **SirSilvia** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 7:58 pm

OutToWinPAHC wrote:They are are filled with some sticky gel, much like the OEM motor-mounts.

OP did you fix this yet?

huh, did not know that replaced mine early on wit solid, adjustable ones.

Post by **Jagstang** » Fri Dec 18, 2009 11:44 pm

OutToWinPAHC wrote:They are are filled with some sticky gel, much like the OEM motor-mounts.

OP did you fix this yet?

I haven't fixed it yet (due to all my final exams taking up my time). But i just finished my last final exam yesterday, and I will be ordering these to fix the problem.

http://www.frsport.com/Circuit....html

Should be what I need to fix the caster problem.

Post by **OutToWinPAHC** » Sat Dec 19, 2009 4:28 am

It will help, but I think I would do a new LCA too.

Post by **SirSilvia** » Sat Dec 19, 2009 6:37 am

Jagstang wrote:
I haven't fixed it yet (due to all my final exams taking up my time). But i just finished my last final exam yesterday, and I will be ordering these to fix the problem.

http://www.frsport.com/Circuit....html

Should be what I need to fix the caster problem.

Those are kinda what i installed, egay brand, but haven't had a problem in about 4 years, so w/e.

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